Hillside, located in McMinnville, Oregon, is a senior living community offering a broad spectrum of care levels, including assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement options. The campus spans a large, landscaped area, featuring indoor and outdoor walking paths, fitness facilities, and several dining venues. Hillside is part of Lifespace Communities, with this affiliation finalized in early 2024, enhancing its resources and resident experience. The community supports both English and Spanish-speaking residents and provides various social clubs, faith programming at the onsite chapel, and activity offerings such as yoga and chair yoga. Residents have access to amenities including a barber/beauty salon, nutritional meal programs, and organized recreational and cultural activities.

Hillside provides clinical support to accommodate a range of resident needs, with 24-hour licensed practical nurses and a care team trained in medication management, physical and occupational therapy, wound care, cardiac care, and diabetes care. Speech therapy, ambulatory care, incontinence management, and hospice services are also available. Memory care is delivered in a secured community, utilizing an environment and programming designed for those living with memory loss. There is assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating. Massage therapy, pharmacy access, hearing care, and laundry and dry-cleaning services are also part of the care offerings. The community emphasizes collaboration with physicians, monitoring ongoing medical conditions, and adapting support to meet the evolving needs of each resident.

For transportation, Hillside provides both complimentary transportation for scheduled activities and appointments, as well as transportation at cost for medical appointments, errands, or additional personal needs. This service aids residents in accessing external healthcare, participating in community programs, and maintaining independence when off-campus activities are required.

Resident and family feedback reflects a range of experiences. Many appreciate Hillside’s well-kept campus, responsive and friendly staff, and diverse housing and care options that adapt as needs change. Reliable health monitoring, direct communication with families, social opportunities, and the physical environment are frequently mentioned strengths. However, some reviews cite concerns about skilled nursing care adequacy for complex medical needs, administrative follow-through, and costs for higher care levels. Grievances include limited specialized activities for those with advanced cognitive impairment, issues with rehabilitation pace or discharge timing, and episodic gaps in memory care oversight. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to thoroughly evaluate Hillside’s current staffing, programming, and medical support offerings to determine the best fit for their individual or loved one’s requirements.

Costs at this community start at $1,500 and range up to $7,265. The average price in the community is $4,382, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,826. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.